 “We all do better when we all do better.” ~Paul WellstoneKeep Up the Good Trouble!We were excited to welcome so many new and returning people to our January monthly meeting. We know we had some technical difficulties, and we appreciate your patience. In a time when the President of the United States refuses to apologize for racist videos on his social media account, we have to keep fighting for the common good. There are many ways to get and stay involved, so read on and please join us on Tuesday, February 24, at Shadow Rock Church, located at 12861 N. 8th Avenue in Phoenix. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. More details below.February Monthly Meeting Our February speaker is Jeanne Casteen. She is a teacher, mother, former school board president, and the Executive Director for Secular AZ. She wishes bureaucrats and Christian nationalists would stop trying to destroy public education in Arizona! In 2020 she ran for Maricopa County School Superintendent, and in 2022, she ran for state senate in Arizona’s legislative district 2. She is a public education advocate, avid camper and hiker, and lover of dogs. Please join us and hear about her inspiring work on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Shadow Rock Church, located at 12861 N. 8th Avenue, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Pizza will be served at 6:30, and program starts at 7:00. Bring your own beverage or water container. Please bring human and pet food for donation to local food banks. We will also be collecting new and gently used shoes for Soles for Souls. See you then!RSVPArizona Legislature/RTS Legislators have introduced a record number of bills, most of them bad and designed to be vetoed in order to serve Republicans’ narrative that Governor Hobbs is an obstructionist. Read the most recent CEBV newsletter to learn what you can do to counteract what is going on at the legislature. February 9, 2026CD1 Protest at Schweikert’s Office Monday, Feb 9th will be the 52nd consecutive week of peacefully holding CD1 Rep. David Schweikert accountable for his dreadful voting record, his overall lackluster performance, and his refusal to meet with us, his constituents. Join us every Monday, 8-9am as we peacefully continue our demand for Schweikert to d Subscribe to the Save our Schools newsletter at sosarizona.org to get all the latest information about education in our state.Indivisible News The chaos out of the White House is meant to overwhelm us. Our antidote is community. Join Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Arizona time to break down the week’s biggest political stories, answer your questions, and map out strategies for taking action. Register below for “What’s the Plan” Register HereDPI Book ClubDPI members have started a book Club! The January meeting was a success, and members are looking forward to the next meeting on Saturday, February 21, at 2:00 p.m. We will be discussing “From Dictatorship to Democracy” by Gene Sharp. Contact Cricket Peterson at cricket7arizona@gmail.com for more information and directions. Stand Up For Migrants! URGENT: Abe Hamadeh’s Parents Got a Second Chance. Will He Give One to Kelly Yu?ICE Detained a Peoria Mother. Hamadeh Can Help Stop Her Deportation—But Only If We Call Now. Friends,Kelly Yu fled China’s “one child policy” 21 years ago while pregnant with her daughter. She built a life here in Arizona—raising her daughter, running a business, and attempting to gain the required status to stay in the country legally.A few weeks ago, ICE detained her during a routine check-in. Now she faces deportation.Her husband and daughter—both citizens—live right here in CD-8. Congressman Abe Hamadeh represents them—and he has the power to help.Here’s the part that matters:Hamadeh’s own parents overstayed visas and faced deportation over 30 years ago. They were given time and compassion. That’s why he’s even here to serve in Congress today.Kelly Yu deserves the same chance. We don’t know how much time we have—but we do know what pressure can do. CALL HAMADEH’S OFFICE RIGHT NOW  Surprise Office: (623) 776-7911 Suggested Script:“Hi, my name is —, and I’m a resident in CD-8. My address is —.I’m calling to urge Rep. Hamadeh to help stop the deportation of Kelly Yu, a longtime Peoria resident detained by ICE. Her family lives in this district. She has contributed to her community for over 20 years.Rep. Hamadeh’s own parents were given compassion when they overstayed their visas. I’m asking him to show that same compassion now and fight for her humanitarian release.Please file a constituent assistance request and publicly support Kelly Yu’s release. Time is critical. Thank you.” Then, check out Borderlands Initiative Rapid Response training: Rapid Response TrainingSave the Date!  Plans are in the works for the next No Kings demonstration against autocracy. Watch our newsletter and other announcements for details.Calendar of EventsDesert Progressives Steering Committee members have been working hard to streamline access to a comprehensive list of actions and events. Check out this link to the calendar on our website. Event DatesContact UsCopyright © DESERT PROGRESSIVES INDIVISIBLE, All rights reserved.Websitehttps://desertprogressives. You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVESFEDERAL Senator Mark KellyB40B Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510 202-224-2235 Email contact through website, markkelly.com or kelly.senate.gov Senator Ruben GallegoSR-188 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510 202-224-4521 Email contact through website: gallego.senate.gov Phoenix Office3333 E. Camelback Rd, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85018 coming soon Representative David Schweikert 460 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 202-225-2190 Scottsdale Office14500 N. Northsight Blvd. Suite 221, Scottsdale AZ 85260 480-946-2411 STATE Governor Katie Hobbs State Capitol, 1700 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-542-4331 https://azgovernor.gov/ Citizens’ Aide/Ombudsman: (602) 277-7292 Copyright © Desert Progressives Indivisible , All rights reserved. Desert Progressives Indivisible is a non-partisan independent grassroots group committed to justice, civic engagement, and progress. 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